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Thank you for doing this. I have been looking for materials that are more student centered. The new curriculum calls for it. It will help bridge from how I've been teaching and how I will be expected to teach the new SEEd standards. 

Bobbie Nielsen, Matheson Jr High, 7th grade, Granite School District

Our Investigations

Each of our free curriculum-aligned investigations includes a series of activities incorporating the museum's scientific collections and staff that can be used as designed or adapted to fit your students' needs. The instructional guides will provide tips on pacing, implementation, and curriculum alignment of each investigation.

Why Register?

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It’s free!

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Full access to all investigations and their activities.

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Instructional Guides, Research Assistant Notebooks, and more for each investigation.

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Assessment rubrics for student learning



What is Research Quest?

Research Quest is a series of free online investigations created by the Natural History Museum of Utah for middle school teachers and students. These investigations engage your students in a variety of virtual museum activities designed by and featuring our all-star team of scientists and educators.